SCOA Replace Door Actuator and window motor

Replacing door actuator and window motor on Foxbody cars. Submitted by Todd Smith

Both items required the door panel to be removed, so here goes. (BTW - I'm only going to hit the highlights since there are a million of these threads all over the boards)

Remove the 2 bolts in the armrest, along with the 2 screws on either end. Then pull the armrest off after you have unplugged the 2 connectors. Remove the little triangle piece at the corner of the door by the side mirror. Then slowly make your way around the edge of the door panel popping out the press-in clips (not sure what they are called).

You should have something like this..



Passenger Side window motor - this has been slowing down for about the last 8-10 years..

Removal
1. Unplug the one connector.
2. Then there are 3 screws holding it on. Remove those.

Here's a comparo of the original Ford and the aftermarket piece sourced from http://www.50resto.com



Pre Assembly
Before putting the new motor in, I started a screw in each of the 3 holes to have something for it to bite on. (They are self threading) This made it nice since you are trying to hold the motor in place and thread a screw at the same time. Then test it by plugging it in and reconnecting the armrest connectors.

Replacement
1. Kinda wiggle the motor until you feel the gears line up, then tighten the 3 screws.
2. Plug in the connector.
3. Then plug in the armrest connectors and test it out.

Passenger Door Actuator - this hasn't worked in about 10 years.. I rarely have a passenger so it hasn't been a big deal.

Removal
1. Unplug the connector at the bottom.
2. You can drill out the rivet and put a new one in, but I always just wiggle the actuator to get it out.

Here's a comparo of the original Ford (I think it's original - I don't ever remember replacing it) and the aftermarket piece sourced from http://www.50resto.com



Pre-assembly -
As you can see, the aftermarket piece comes with several "hooks" to make it universal. Pretty easy to see which one is correct.
Insert the correct hook into the actuator ( I had to do a little grinding on the hook to get it to fit) then hammer the split pin through to hold. Then test it by plugging in the connector and the armrest connectors.

Replacement
1. Thread the hook into the mechanism
2. slide the actuator back into the mount

While you're in there, lube up that lock mechanism, it probably needs it.

Oh yeah, put it back together now.

Good Luck!